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Because there was a campus ranking competition tomorrow, many people were sparring today. It's always better to sharpen your spear before a battle, even if it's not fast, it's still bright. Many also sought out Jiang Chen for a match.
"Squirtle, withdraw into your shell." Retreating into its shell increased its defense, and Squirtle's shell was very hard. It flawlessly blocked Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf.
"Now use Water Pulse." This move was something Jiang Chen had taught Squirtle using a move tutor. It had finally mastered it. Water-type against Grass-type certainly held no advantage, but Jiang Chen's Squirtle was much stronger than the opponent's Bulbasaur. Coupled with the previous attacks, it rendered the opponent unable to battle.
"Hehe, you don't mind if I challenge your Squirtle now, do you?" Zhao Qian walked over with a smirk.
"Can you stop smiling so obscenely? If you want a challenge, come on." Jiang Chen looked at Zhao Qian with disgust. That smile was too lewd.
"Then I won't be polite." This Squirtle had already fought five consecutive battles, and its stamina was probably almost depleted, so Zhao Qian was taking advantage of its weakness.
"Although it's not a fair win, if I win, I feel like I can brag for a year. If you, Jiang Chen, become an Elite Four or Champion in the future, I can brag for a lifetime."
"You talk as if you've already won."
"If I can't win this, I'll wash my hair while standing on my head right here." Zhao Qian immediately made a bold declaration.
"Come out, Chimchar. Although the opponent has a type advantage over you, its stamina is already low. You must defeat it." His favorite Pokémon was Infernape. When choosing his starter, Chimchar wasn't available, so Zhao Qian ultimately chose Torchic. However, his family was not simple; they managed to get him a Chimchar, and its strength was not weak either.
"To fulfill my great wish of washing my hair while standing on my head, I must also defeat you."
"Squirtle, use Hydro Pump for a one-shot." Hydro Pump was definitely one of the most powerful Water-type moves. It was not a move that an ordinary Squirtle could master; most Squirtle had already evolved into Wartortle before mastering Hydro Pump. Squirtle that specifically didn't evolve, even some with elite strength, might not be able to master the Hydro Pump skill. Jiang Chen's Squirtle could master it because it had the Hydro Pump TM.
Withdrew into its shell, shell spinning, water jets released from the shell's limbs, the water cannons shot out like shurikens, leaving no room for Chimchar to dodge. Water-type countered Fire-type, and without a doubt, it instantly knocked out Chimchar.
"Jeni~!" The panting Squirtle was still standing, while Chimchar had already collapsed. The more powerful the move, the more stamina it consumed. Coupled with the previous battles, Squirtle's ability to barely remain standing was already astonishing physical prowess.
"Come back and rest, Squirtle." Jiang Chen recalled Squirtle and looked at Zhao Qian. "Help me get the bucket over here. Today I'm going to perform washing my hair while standing on my head." He had made his own bold declaration, and even if he had to kneel, he would fulfill it.
"Tomorrow's campus ranking match, the first place will undoubtedly be contested between Jiang Chen and Class Representative Ling. There are simply no other competitive opponents in other classes."
"That's right, no matter what the results are, as long as first place stays in our class." Subsequently, Jiang Chen had Lucario battle several times. Although Lucario's strength was not as good as Squirtle's yet, it won all its battles. Lucario had good talent, Champion-level talent. He felt it wouldn't be long before it surpassed Squirtle. The higher the talent of a Pokémon, the faster its strength would increase.
"Lucario, your attack power and speed still need to be trained, as well as your physical endurance." Jiang Chen said to Lucario. Lucario relied on attack and speed for its battles. Fighting-type Pokémon needed to train these aspects. Additionally, Jiang Chen had obtained the training notes given by Ling Wanqiu. After reading them, he was greatly inspired and knew how to train Lucario.
Lucario nodded. Although it had only followed Jiang Chen for a short time, due to Jiang Chen's powerful Aura, Lucario was very close to Jiang Chen. Moreover, Lucario was very diligent, and it and Nidorina were the most diligent of Jiang Chen's Pokémon. Good talent coupled with diligence destined it to reach the peak of the world.
Subsequently, Jiang Chen explained to Lucario how to exert force and apply strength, all techniques Jiang Chen had learned from Ling Wanqiu's notes. "Strive to master Aura Sphere before evolving into Lucario." Only a very few Riolu could master Aura Sphere before evolving into Lucario, and Jiang Chen believed his Riolu was definitely among them.
Today, Jiang Chen mainly focused on guiding Lucario's training, while his other Pokémon trained freely. "Use Rock Smash on that wooden stake." Jiang Chen pointed to a large wooden stake in front.
Thump~! The wooden stake vibrated, and Lucario's attack left a deep mark.
"Well done, do it again." Jiang Chen was not disappointed that the wooden stake wasn't broken. In fact, this wooden stake was very special, capable of cushioning the impact of force. It was normal for Lucario, with its current strength, not to break it. After a day of training, Lucario had made great progress. When he first got Lucario, it was ordinary Rank 3. In just over two days, its strength had increased to ordinary Rank 5.
After school, Ling Wanqiu approached Jiang Chen with her Dratini. "Did you forget something?" Jiang Chen was startled for a moment, then immediately remembered. "It's ready, but I just forgot to give it to you." Saying this, Jiang Chen took out the prepared notes. These were Jiang Chen's experiences in raising Dratini.
"I thought you forgot to prepare it for me," Ling Wanqiu said softly.
"How could that be? I just arrived at school, and someone challenged me to a battle, so I completely forgot to give it to you," Jiang Chen replied with a slight embarrassment. The two walked out of the school gate together. As they left, Ling Wanqiu shouted to Jiang Chen:
"I will definitely defeat you tomorrow."
"Then I look forward to you defeating me, but don't cry and squat on the ground after losing to me."
"You're the one who'll squat and cry on the ground," Ling Wanqiu retorted, rolling her eyes at Jiang Chen.
Upon returning home, Jiang Chen's mother, Xie Yulan, was back. She held a Poké Ball in her hand; the Alliance's reward had finally arrived. "The pseudo-legendary Gible from the Pokémon Alliance's reward was a bit slower than expected." Xie Yulan handed the Poké Ball to Jiang Chen.
Now, Jiang Chen already possessed three pseudo-legendary Pokémon.